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Policy D6 · Programmes & Operations
Safeguarding & Protection

Safeguarding & Protection.

To protect children and vulnerable adults from harm, abuse, neglect and exploitation in all Foundation activities.

Purpose

To protect children and vulnerable adults from harm, abuse, neglect and exploitation in all Foundation activities.

Key commitments

  • Zero tolerance of abuse and exploitation; the welfare of the child or vulnerable person is paramount.
  • Safer recruitment, screening and a clear code of behaviour.
  • A designated Safeguarding Focal Point and deputy receive and coordinate responses to concerns.
  • Concerns are reported immediately and serious cases referred to the competent authorities.
  • Partners and grantees must meet equivalent safeguarding standards; reporting in good faith is protected.

This is a public summary of policy D6 — Safeguarding & Protection, part of the Foundation’s board-adopted Policies & Compliance Framework. The full policy document is being finalised for legal verification and Board adoption, and is available on request. Statutory references are verified against the consolidated texts in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Kosovo at the date of adoption.